MANILA – The Philippine Deposit Insurance Corporation (PDIC) has joined the Department of Finance (DOF) and other government-owned and controlled corporations (GOCCs) in the GOCC Caravan, a mobile governance program aimed at making government services more accessible to Filipinos.

The initiative, which brings multiple public services to communities in a one-stop setup, reflects PDIC’s commitment to promoting financial security and deposit protection, the agency said in a statement.

“Financial security starts with understanding,” said PDIC President and CEO Roberto B. Tan, who attended the caravan’s kickoff event alongside Finance Secretary Ralph Recto and other GOCC heads.

“By engaging with clients and stakeholders face-to-face, the PDIC humanizes its mission. More than a financial regulator, the PDIC is an advocate for the financial well-being of every citizen,” Tan said.

At its booth in Robinsons Manila, PDIC’s Asset Management and Disposal Group and Public Assistance Department provided on-the-spot consultations about deposit insurance, claims processing, and assets for sale. Visitors also received learning materials from the agency’s financial literacy campaign “Be A Wise Saver.”

A small business owner who joined the event said she finally understood how deposit insurance protects her savings. “I feel more secure knowing PDIC, a government institution, is looking out for me and for other depositors,” she said.

Tan said the caravan’s format demonstrates “the power of government when agencies work as one,” adding that PDIC aims to sustain its participation as part of a broader strategy to strengthen public engagement.

As the DOF plans to expand the caravan to more areas, PDIC reaffirmed its commitment to a responsive, inclusive, and future-ready deposit insurance system.